ATA ATA Code of Ethics 2

Question 1

Under the ATA Code of Professional Conduct, what must a translator do when asked to work outside their area of competence?

Accepted Answer

Decline or limit the assignment to areas within their competence

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Accept the project and research as needed

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Sub-contract without informing the client

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Charge a premium rate and proceed anyway

Question 2

Which principle best describes the ATA's stance on confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Client and project information must be kept confidential unless the client consents to disclosure

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Translators must share client information with other ATA members for quality control

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Confidentiality applies only to legal documents

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Translators may share project details after the assignment is complete

Question 3

When a conflict of interest arises during a translation assignment, what does the ATA Code require?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to the client and, if necessary, withdraw

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Proceed quietly and resolve the conflict internally

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Complete the assignment and disclose the conflict afterward

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Only disclose if the conflict affects pricing

Question 4

How does the ATA Code address the use of translation aids and technology?

Accepted Answer

Tools may be used provided the translator takes full responsibility for the final product

Answer

All AI and machine translation tools are prohibited

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Translators must disclose all tools used to the client regardless of impact

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Only ATA-approved software may be used

Question 5

Which behavior would constitute a violation of the ATA's anti-disparagement provisions?

Accepted Answer

Publicly making false and damaging statements about a fellow translator

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Providing honest peer feedback in a professional review

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Reporting unethical conduct to the ATA

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Declining to recommend an unqualified colleague

Question 6

What is the ATA's position on a translator representing credentials they do not hold?

Accepted Answer

It is a serious ethical violation and grounds for disciplinary action

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It is permitted if the credentials are closely related to the work

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It is acceptable in marketing materials but not in contracts

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It is only prohibited for ATA-certified translators